BSF intercepts suspected drug-laden drone in Ferozepur, Punjab; recovers 2.5 kg of heroine
BSF intercepted a drone near Ferozepur; a joint operation with Punjab Police led to the discovery of approximately 2.5 kg of suspected heroin attached to drone.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a suspected drone near Gatti Rajoke village, Ferozepur District On September 17, 2023, at approximately 04:10 AM . Following protocol, BSF troops engaged with the drone, enforcing the designated security measures they fired upon the drone .
A subsequent joint operation with Punjab Police ensued. At around 0635 AM, a discovery was made - a large parcel weighing approximately 2.5 kilograms, believed to be heroin, was found attached with an iron hook designed for drone transport. This recovery was made in a farming field near Gatti Rajoke village, Punjab.
This incident follows a similar event on September 16, when BSF intercepted another suspected drone near T J Singh village in Tarn Taran district. A Quadcopter drone was recovered during the joint operation with Punjab Police in the paddy fields of Rajoke village, Tarn Taran, as per BSF Punjab.
(This is breaking news, more updates to follow)